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Heard a guy at the market say 'all boning knives are the same' and I had to bite my tongue.
He was telling a new guy that a $15 knife from the discount bin works just as well as a proper one. I've been using the same Victorinox 6-inch curved boner for eight years, and the balance and steel quality make a huge difference on a 12-hour shift. Anyone else find cheap tools just wear you out faster?
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hannah2406mo ago
That comment would drive me nuts. My old cheap knife used to slip in my hand when it got greasy, which is just asking for trouble. Upgrading to something with a proper handle and a sharper edge meant less pressure and way less wrist fatigue by the end of the day. The right tool just lets you work smarter, not harder.
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ray_grant5mo ago
Gotta push back a bit here. A knife slipping is annoying, sure, but calling it "asking for trouble" feels dramatic. Most people just wipe their hands and carry on. @the_jamie has a point about cheap tools, but you can get by fine without spending a ton.
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